Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Swift X SFX14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Swift X SFX14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

dedicated nvidia graphics

lightweight, portable design

fast ssd storage

sharp full hd display

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

heats up quickly

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Swift X SFX14 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Swift X SFX14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.28 cm x 21.22 cm x 1.79 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Steam blue Thunder black
DISPLAY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - SanDisk 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS Sound High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 59 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 14.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Swift X SFX14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 4-cell Li-Ion 59Wh battery USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.212 W/kg (head), 0.212 W/kg (body), 0.212 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 41G -
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